EAST WINDSOR — East Windsor Township raised funds and awareness for domestic violence victims Monday by participating in "Communities of Light” in coordination with local nonprofit Womanspace.

Mayor Janice Mironov called on residents to participate by purchasing candles and joining together at the Municipal Building.

“The lighting of luminaries is a unique means of increasing local awareness of the ongoing presence of domestic violence in all of our communities and to serve as a symbol of hope for all those who struggle with violence in their homes,” Mironov said in a statement on the township’s website.

Domestic violence counselors, residents and Police Chief James Monahan were all present for the lighting of the candles outside the building.